Fletcher’s OT Winner Sends Gettysburg Past Ursinus
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GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de> Student-athletes at Gettysburg College are movers and shakers off the field. They don’t sit idly by in the offseason pining away for the start of the next season in their sports. They engage in activities across campus, many of which aid them in developing their career passions and objectives and ultimately lead
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de> Student-athletes at Gettysburg College are movers and shakers off the field. They don’t sit idly by in the offseason pining away for the start of the next season in their sports. They engage in activities across campus, many of which aid them in developing their career passions and objectives and ultimately lead
Gettysburg student-athletes pursue numerous careers after graduation. Student-athletes at Gettysburg College are movers and shakers off the field. They don’t sit idly by in the offseason pining away for the start of the next season in their sports. They engage in activities across campus, many of which aid them in developing their career passions and
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Please View our Tributes Page for More Tributes Richard Dick L. Kreitz, 84, of Fairfield, PA died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home. Born June 12, 1936 in Highland, PA he was the son of the late Charles T. and Margaret A. (Hoffman) Kreitz. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Fleming)
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Results GETTYSBURG, Pa. Freshman Cameron Deiuliis (Highland, Md./River Hill) shot one-over 73 to claim individual medalist honors and Gettysburg College carded 302 to earn the team trophy at its own Gettysburg Invitational hosted at the Quail Valley Golf Course. Gettysburg Invitational – Quail Valley Golf Course Rank Team Total 1. Gettysburg 302
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s track and field team will be back in action for the first time in over a year this Saturday as the team will make the short drive to Carlisle, Pa. to compete at the Dickinson Invite. The Bullets competed in six meets during the 2019-20
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de> Gettysburg College athletics aims to promote healthy minds and bodies for student-athletes as they tackle the rigors of competing collegiately, while also earning high-level academic degrees from the institution. The College offers a range of well-being programs that focus on a host of issues ranging from financial well-being, professional development, mental
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. Gettysburg College joins its fellow Division III counterparts across the nation in recognizing the outstanding contributions and efforts of its athletic program as part of Division III Week from April 5-10. To kick off the event, we take a look at the unique experiences and opportunities student-athletes have been able
Gillian Rozenfeld ’24 (pictured) and Alex Rieg ’23 dropped an 8-5 decision at No. 1 doubles. CARLISLE, Pa. – Dickinson College won each of the six matches contested to defeat Gettysburg College 6-3 in Centennial Conference women’s tennis action Saturday afternoon. Singles competition1. Martine Fierro (DCW) def. Alex Rieg (GCW) 6-0, 6-12. Hanna Butler (DCW) def.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. Gettysburg College joins its fellow Division III counterparts across the nation in recognizing the outstanding contributions and efforts of its athletic program as part of Division III Week from April 5-10. To kick off the event, we take a look at the unique experiences and opportunities student-athletes have been able
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The softball doubleheader between Gettysburg College and Dickinson College has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 13, at 3 p.m. The games were initially scheduled for April 3, but were postponed due to field conditions following last week’s precipitation. No spectators are permitted at Bobby Jones Field. Follow along with the action with live
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>LANCASTER, Pa. Sophomore Shannon Twill (Warren, N.J./Watchung Hills) was named the Centennial Conference Defensive Player of the Year for the second time this spring. Twill recorded double-figure saves for the second time in three games as No. 5 Gettysburg knocked off Dickinson 17-5. Twill totaled 10 saves and two ground balls and
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. Junior Cameron D’Amica (Milford, N.J./Delaware Valley) finished third out of 14 competitors to lead the Gettysburg College women’s golf team at its own spring tournament hosted at Hanover Country Club Saturday. Match Summary D’Amica dropped four strokes from the front nine to the back to finish with a 96 on
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>LANCASTER, Pa. Freshmen Alex Kagan (Guilford, Conn./Guilford) was named the Centennial Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week after leading Gettysburg College to its first win of the season over the weekend. Kagan helped Gettysburg earn its first win of the season with convincing wins at No. 1 singles and doubles
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>LANCASTER, Pa. Senior defenseman Andrew Horn (Bronxville, N.Y./Avon Old Farms) was named the Centennial Conference Defensive Player of the Week after leading Gettysburg College to a thrilling opening-season victory over the weekend. Horn helped 12th-ranked Gettysburg (1-0) stave off defeat with a sterling fourth-quarter defensive performance in a 9-7 victory at Dickinson.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. Gettysburg College joins its fellow Division III counterparts across the nation in recognizing the outstanding contributions and efforts of its athletic program as part of Division III Week from April 5-10. To kick off the event, we take a look at the unique experiences and opportunities student-athletes have been able
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The baseball doubleheader between Gettysburg College and Dickinson College will take place this Wednesday, April 7, at 1 p.m. The game was initially postponed from its original play date of April 3 as a result of field conditions following last week’s precipitation. No spectators are permitted at Kirchhoff Field. Follow
Please View our Tributes Page for More Tributes Victor E. Gray, 77, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at home. He was the loving husband of Sandra L. Gray; together they shared 41 wonderful years together. Born Tuesday, August 17, 1943 in Manhattan, NY, he was
This incredible photo, entitled “Smooth Landing on a Snowy Morning” taken by Lisa McLeod-Simmons is the winner of our Gettysburg Connection weekly photo contest! Congrats to Lisa! Please check out all of the past winners, and send us your pics! Gift certificates awarded for monthly winners thanks to the Adams County Arts Council.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>2020-21 Centennial Conference Winter Academic Honor Roll LANCASTER, Pa. Gettysburg College landed 53 student-athletes on the 2020-21 Centennial Conference Winter Academic Honor Roll. To be nominated for the Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing and have a cumulative GPA of 3.40 or higher.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The baseball and softball doubleheaders between Gettysburg College and Dickinson College scheduled for Saturday, April 3, have been postponed. No make-up date has been announced at this time. Follow GettysburgSports.com for the latest news and schedule updates on Bullets athletics. This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de> Over the course of the last three seasons, the Gettysburg College men’s golf team has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success. The play on the course has been strong and steady, but it’s the work off the greens that has helped raise the bar for the program, and some of that progression
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The baseball and softball doubleheaders between Gettysburg College and Dickinson College scheduled for Saturday, April 3, have been postponed. No make-up date has been announced at this time. Follow GettysburgSports.com for the latest news and schedule updates on Bullets athletics. This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>LANCASTER, Pa. Senior Kerry McKeever (Stony Brook, N.Y./Ward Melville) was named the Centennial Conference Offensive Player of the Week following an impressive offensive display in Gettysburg College’s win over Muhlenberg College last weekend. McKeever set a personal best with seven goals and tied a career with eight points in a 17-3
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de> The three seniors on the Gettysburg College men’s golf team Quinn Greene (New Milford, Conn./Canterbury School), Jimmy Harcourt (Fanwood, N.J./Scotch Plains-Fanwood), Daniel Rieger (Collegeville, Pa./Methacton) have been part of record-breaking rounds, epic comebacks, tournament championships, and national appearances during their four seasons. The trio has seen plenty of time
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s tennis team made the most of its home debut by tossing a 9-0 shutout against Muhlenberg College on Saturday. Singles competition1. Alex Rieg (GCW) def. Caroline Armknecht (MUHL) 6-4, 6-02. Gillian Rozenfeld (GCW) def. Maria Stere (MUHL) 6-0, 6-23. Alexis Rinker (GCW) def. Sophia Framm (MUHL) 3-6, 6-4, 10-34.
CARLISLE, Pa. – The Gettysburg College (4-0) softball team rattled off 10 runs in each game to capture its second straight doubleheader sweep of the season at Dickinson College (0-2) Saturday afternoon. The doubleheader was not considered a conference game as the two teams will meet again later this season, counting that doubleheader as league
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team held steady at the No. 5 position in the latest release of the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Division III Coaches’ Poll. Gettysburg (2-0) remained among the top five for the fifth consecutive week of the regular season. The Bullets finished with 528
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Results ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s golf team opened its spring campaign at the McDaniel Invitational on Saturday. Match Summary Junior Cameron D’Amica (Milford, N.J./Delaware Valley) placed fourth by posting a 94 at the single round invitational to lead the Bullets squad. It was the fourth time in her career that
National Academic Team Award BROCKPORT, N.Y. The Gettysburg College field hockey team was tagged a National Academic Team by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) for the 14th consecutive season it was recently announced. The NFHCA National Academic Team Award recognizes programs that earned a team grade-point average of 3.0 or higher during
During his senior year, Dylan O’Neil ’20 signed up for connectGettysburg—Gettysburg College’s online engagement, networking, and mentoring platform—at the urging of some friends and track and field teammates. He wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the new platform, but as the COVID-19 pandemic coincided with his job search, he invested his time in lockdown
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Muhlenberg College spoiled Gettysburg College’s home debut with a 6-3 decision in a Centennial Conference men’s tennis contest on Saturday. Singles competition1. Benedict Kohler (MUHL) def. Alex Kagan (GCM) 3-6, 6-4, 6-32. Michael Zayneh (GCM) def. Noah Sellinger (MUHL) 3-6, 7-5, 6-13. Jason Grant (MUHL) def. Zach LaChance (GCM) 6-1, 6-04. Patrick Bodovitz
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de> 2019 Centennial Conference Coach of the Year Nate Davis has his team primed and ready for another run at the conference crown this season thanks to a strong offseason and a trio of senior leaders with championship experience. The team opened its 2021 campaign at the McDaniel Invitational last weekend and it
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Senior Collin Short (Chesterfield, Va./Benedictine College Prep) totaled five hits and three RBI as Gettysburg College (1-3) earned a split at Muhlenberg College (1-1) in a Centennial Conference baseball doubleheader Saturday afternoon. Game 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Gettysburg 0 0 2 1 0
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The women’s lacrosse home game against Muhlenberg College time has been changed to start at 1 p.m., while the men’s and women’s tennis home matches against Muhlenberg time have been changed to 10 a.m. Softball will now travel to Dickinson College for a non-conference doubleheader with the first pitch scheduled
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Shelby Baker ’21 has proudly worn the orange and blue uniform on the Gettysburg College softball team for the past four years. Soon she’ll be switching to a uniform that holds significant meaning to our country wearing the scarlet and gold of the United States Marine Corps. Baker grew up in
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The women’s lacrosse home game against Muhlenberg College time has been changed to start at 1 p.m., while the men’s and women’s tennis home matches against Muhlenberg time have been changed to 10 a.m. Softball will now travel to Dickinson College for a non-conference doubleheader with the first pitch scheduled
CHESTERTOWN, Md. – The Gettysburg College women’s tennis team dropped a 7-2 decision at Washington College in Centennial Conference action Saturday afternoon. Singles competition1. Piper Sartison (WC) def. Alex Rieg (GCW) 6-1, 6-12. Irene Meng (WC) def. Gillian Rosenfeld (GCW) 6-0, 6-03. Alisha White (WC) def. Alexis Rinker (GCW) 6-1, 6-24. Ella Samer (WC) def. Tierney
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de> The Gettysburg College softball program appeared in the Centennial Conference championship game for the third time in four years heading into the 2018 playoffs under the direction of Head Coach Annette Hunt-Shepherd. The Bullets finished as runner-ups in 2015 and 2017, falling by one run in each hard-fought battle. The narrative
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s golf team is set to begin its 2021 season this Saturday, March 27, at the McDaniel Invitational. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bullets squad hasn’t competed on the course since the two-day Shenandoah Spring Fling event in Kissimmee, Florida last March. Gettysburg did compete in
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. There are different styles of leadership that one can use to influence those around them. Members of the Gettysburg College softball program have an opportunity to be a part of a team-oriented leadership approach as soon as they arrive on campus. Coaches have a choice in which leadership style
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>LANCASTER, Pa. Senior Bri Stokes (Sudbury, Mass./Lincoln-Sudbury) and sophomore Shannon Twill (Warren, N.J./Watchung Hills) swept the first set of weekly awards distributed by the Centennial Conference following Gettysburg College’s season-opening victory. Stokes was tagged the CC Offensive Player of the Week after posting three goals and four assists and tying a
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. After missing out on most of their spring season a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gettysburg College men’s golf team is ready for an official defense of its 2019 Centennial Conference championship. Gettysburg captured its first conference championship in 17 years with an incredible comeback in
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Women’s softball has built a reputation for consistent strength while playing an ambitious schedule, including a pair of spring tournaments and a handful of regular-season match ups against nationally-ranked opposition. The Bullets won Centennial Conference titles in 1994, 1999, 2007, and 2018, and advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament three times (1999, 2007, 2018). The Bullets had 11-straight seasons
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Coming off its first victory of the 2021 campaign, the Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team grabbed the No. 5 position in the latest release of the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches’ Association Division III Poll. Gettysburg (1-0) showed no signs of rust in dashing past Washington College 16-8 in its season opener over the
National Academic Squad | Scholars of Distinction BROCKPORT, N.Y. The Gettysburg College field hockey team was recognized for academic success by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) with 19 student-athletes named to the National Academic Squad and three tagged Scholars of Distinction. Gettysburg featured 19 student-athletes on the NFHCA Division III National Academic
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Chestertown, Md. – Washington College claimed four singles matches to get by visiting Gettysburg College 5-4 in the season opener in Centennial Conference men’s tennis action Saturday afternoon. Singles competition 1. Landon Strober (WC) def. Alex Kagan (GCM) 6-0, 1-6, 6-2 2. Ian Hewes (WAC) def. Michael Zayneh (GCM) 6-4, 6-1 3. Andrew
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse home opener with Muhlenberg College scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed due to team-specific gating criteria for conducting spring sport competition within the Centennial Conference amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The extensive plan for returning to competition was established with consideration of recommendations from the
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The first baseball games played at Kirchhoff Field in nearly two years did not favor the hosts as Washington College (8-2) doused Gettysburg College (0-2) with a pair of setbacks 9-3 and 5-3 in the Centennial Conference opening doubleheader for both teams. Game One Breakdown Gettysburg’s Top Performers Matt Szczesny
If you have lived or visited Gettysburg or Adams County over the past 15 or so years I’m sure you’ve noticed some major changes. These developments, which have enriched the lives of thousands of people in the county, include the establishment of the Wills House, the remodeling and reopening of the Gettysburg Majestic Theater, revitalizations
GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s tennis team will return to action for the first time in over a year and will open the 2021 season at Centennial Conference foe Washington College this Saturday, March 20, at 1 p.m. The Bullets finished 2-4 overall in 2019-20 with two of those matches coming right down
GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College softball team is eager to return to the diamond for the first time in over a year and open the 2021 campaign this weekend with a Centennial Conference doubleheader against Washington College at Bobby Jones Field. “We are grateful to be back on the field working with a purpose
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team begins its long-awaited title defense this weekend when the Bullets head to Washington College for the start of the Centennial Conference schedule on Saturday, March 20, at 4 p.m. Gettysburg won the last two conference titles in 2018 and 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic
GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College men’s tennis team will return to the courts for the first time in over a year this Saturday, March 20, to open the 2021 season at Centennial Conference opponent Washington College at 1 p.m. The 2019-20 campaign was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic and with a new
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de> An epic confrontation between two of the most storied lacrosse programs in NCAA history culminated in a thrilling finish as Gettysburg College knocked off top-ranked Salisbury University 11-10 in double overtime at Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium during the 2018 season. Dating back to the programs’ first meeting in 1992, Gettysburg
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The baseball and softball doubleheaders at home against Washington College scheduled for Saturday, March 20, have been postponed. The contests have been tentatively rescheduled for Sunday, March 21, with both competitions beginning at noon, weather and field conditions permitting. This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de> Former track star Emily Waddell ’17 had an idea that she wanted to work with animals from a young age. Her desire to study environmental studies routed her to Gettysburg College and allowed her opportunities to grow within the classroom, field, and beyond. Her thought process began in high school as
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de> Head Coach Hank Janczyk heads into his 34th season at the helm of the men’s lacrosse program and it’s a season unlike any other. Janczyk, who ranks second in collegiate lacrosse history with 473 career wins, highlights his team’s perseverance through unprecedented circumstances and the prospect of getting back on the field
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE de>Katie Cavanaugh ’16 and Katie McCoubrie ’16 started their track and field journey at Gettysburg College and ended it together on the biggest stage – the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships. The duo peaked at the right time during the season to help secure their spots at nationals. Cavanaugh closed out her
[THIS IS A REPOST OF A PODCAST 27 FROM MAY, 2020] With spring coming and the COVID-19 crisis leading us toward outdoor activities, it may never be a better time to ride a bicycle in Adams County. Eric Meyer The local cycling experience has become even more pleasant with the addition of new bicycle trails
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE The Centennial Conference has announced the game schedules for baseball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, softball, and men’s and women’s tennis with competition slated to kick off March 20. Each school will face the same school in all sports each week. Games will be held on each Saturday from March 20 through
The fifth seeded Gettysburg Area Warriors (17-2) travel to Mechanicsburg to take on the first seeded Mechanicsburg Wildcats (17-3) in the Pennsylvania Class 5A State Girls Basketball semifinals tonight at 7:00 p.m. The Warriors are coming off of a nail biting, 43-39 victory over Cocalico in the quarterfinals and are looking to repeat as champions
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE (Harleysville, Pa./La Salle College) is well aware of the mental health struggles that plague student-athletes across collegiate athletics and he is set on using his own experiences and the resources at Gettysburg College to help uplift others who might be struggling during these challenging times. When the NCAA conducted a study involving
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE The Gettysburg College Department of Athletics has been planning and preparing for the time when conditions would allow for intercollegiate competition, and now that goal is a reality following an announcement made by the Centennial Conference Presidents’ Council endorsing a plan for spring seasons in the sports of baseball, men’s and women’s
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE In the middle of a heated playoff race, Gettysburg erased a 9-0 deficit to pull out an 18-15 win over Haverford in the nightcap of a doubleheader at Kirchhoff Field in 2007. The victory all but assured the Bullets of a spot in the Centennial Conference playoffs and was part of a 26-win
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE John Campo heads into his 35th season as head coach of the Gettysburg College baseball team, making him the longest-tenured active coach on staff. Throughout the fall semester and in the early weeks of the spring, Campo and his coaching staff have been preparing the Bullets to get back on the field when
Fred Tubula is doing the triple jump at the Centennial Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships When Fred Tubula isn’t busy running and jumping alongside his track and field teammates, he spends his free time trying to raise money to fund water service projects in his home country of Kenya. The business, organizations, and management
With the pandemic closing schools around the county and forcing teachers to adapt to new methods of teaching, at least some are finding the challenges can have some positive outcomes. In this episode we talk with veteran 5th grade teacher Nicole King from the Upper Adams School District. King talks about how she refined her
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE A native of Hopkins, Minnesota, Andre Hinds ’16 came to Gettysburg with his eyes set on achieving a lofty goal becoming an All-American. As each year passed, he became closer to making that goal a reality. He placed third (131-10) in the discus at the Centennial Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships
The Adams County Public Library System has an open position for a Public Services Assistant at the Gettysburg Library. The position is 36.5 hours per week with full-time benefits available. Applications are due March 9, 2021. This position is welcome to internal applicants. If interested please email hr@adamslibrary.org. More details are available at https://www.adamslibrary.org/about/employment
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE used his lightning-fast speed to set new standards for greatness at Gettysburg College. His journey as a student-athlete and into the professional field is one of humility, determination, and drive. The Neptune, N.J., native had been involved with sports from a young age, starting in Pop Warner for football and running track at
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Gabby Dunning ’21 (Oreland, Pa./Springside Chestnut Hill Academy) may have enjoyed one of the best views of the 2018 NCAA Division III Championship, flying high above the field after getting tossed by her teammates as part of a post-goal celebration. The iconic image represents more than just a singular moment from one
Calvin James Gilbert, Sr. of Orrtanna, who died on Feb. 18 at the age of 86, has been added to the Gettysburg Connection Tribute Page, honoring the important contributions he made to our community. Gilbert was a family man with a passion for music, church and his community of Orrtanna. Read Gilbert’s obituary here.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Since its first varsity lacrosse season in 1971, the women’s lacrosse program at Gettysburg College has developed hundreds of young women into leaders on the field of play. Many of those former student-athletes have returned the favor, investing their own time and energy as coaches and guiding the next generation of lacrosse players.
As co-owner of GettysBike Tours and the producer of the Addressing Gettysburg Podcast, Matt Callery is one of the many Gettysburg residents who love sharing their knowledge, thoughts, and ideas about our community with others. In this episode Callery explains how he ended up in Gettysburg and why he loves the borough. I very much
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Three decades as one of the top lacrosse coaches in the country has landed Gettysburg College head women’s lacrosse coach Carol Cantele ’83 a spot in the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Hall of Fame it was announced on Monday, Feb. 8. Cantele will be one of three new inductees in
With the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and campus communities as its top priority, the Centennial Conference Presidents Council continues to evaluate the possibility of spring conference competition amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Following extensive discussions, the Presidents Council has agreed that it will defer any judgment for the moment to provide additional time
Alex Jarvis carries the ball up the field. The Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team received its second top-five billing in a national preseason poll as the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) picked the Bullets fifth heading into the spring campaign. Ranked fourth in last year’s preseason poll, Gettysburg earned its fourth consecutive top-five
4/10/19, , Gettysburg & McDaniel Colleges, Men’s Lacrosse The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team improved its standing in the second preseason poll released this season, locking onto the No. 8 spot in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division III Coaches’ Preseason Poll released on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Gettysburg, which was picked ninth in the
Meals delivered to senior citizens, tax preparation help, seminars on death and bereavement, and how to navigate Social Security and Medicare. These are only a few of the many offerings from the Adams County Office for Aging that are making a difference for local seniors. And the office has just rolled out a new Shared
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Gettysburg – effective through 8:00 AM on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Snowfall will begin Sunday and become heavy Sunday night into Monday. TOTAL accumulations will range from 8-14 inches. Mayor Streeter will likely declare a snow emergency for Gettysburg Borough Sunday afternoon or evening.
Gettysburg Connection is pleased to announce that Healthy Adams County has agreed to sponsor the new health and fitness section of our website. Executive Director Kathy Gaskin said Healthy Adams County was celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and would provide articles for the section throughout this year. Readers with ideas for the section should
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE BALTIMORE Senior attacker Kerry McKeever (Stony Brook, N.Y./Ward Melville) was named to the US Lacrosse Magazine Division III Women’s Lacrosse Preseason All-America Team it was recently announced. McKeever was one of 13 student-athletes to make the preseason team, which is selected by magazine writers and editors. She was one of two
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swimming programs continued their streak of academic laurels from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches’ Association of America (CSCAA) by being tagged Scholar All-America Teams once again. The women’s team rocked the classroom during the fall semester, posting a cumulative team grade-point
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team was picked ninth in the Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine Division III Preseason Top 20 it was recently announced. Gettysburg improved its preseason ranking from 2020 by two spots. The Bullets were one of three Centennial Conference schools to break into the preseason ballot, joining No. 5 Ursinus
The Adams County Emergency Services Center has reported the 911 outage that began yesterday has been resolved and residents can again dial 911 to report emergencies.
The Pennsylvania Dept. of Health has now approved access to the COVID-19 vaccine for all people over 65 years of age and for people age 16-64 with high-risk conditions.* There are several ways to make appointments for vaccination. Eligible individuals can use the MyWellSpan patient portal to schedule a vaccine online. If you don’t have
In honor of the 26th Annual MLK Day, Gettysburg Connection is today publishing commentary by several local residents. In this post we are also publishing “Letter from A Birmingham City Jail,” an open letter written by King on April 16, 1963 during that year’s campaign in Birmingham, Alabama to bring attention to the integration efforts
For the past 73 years, the United Way of Adams County has helped thousands of residents deal with challenges related to education, income, and food security, through its programs, collaborative projects, and community partnerships. The organization’s new director, Laura Mcmahon, is continuing the mission with a focus on expanding programs and reaching out to new
The Gettysburg Borough Council seeks community volunteers to help assure continuity in staffing its current committees and to fill new positions in new committees. Board member Matt Moon said the borough has about 55 or 60 seats that need to be filled at any time, which requires the borough to have a deep roster of
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Despite facing unprecedented circumstances that reshaped the learning environment at Gettysburg College last semester, student-athletes across the whole of the athletics program rose to the occasion in the classroom. Including cheerleading, all 25 varsity squads produced team grade-point averages north of 3.1 during the fall semester. All but two of the
The Adams County Library System currently has three positions open with January Due dates. Please see the positions and job descriptions on our website: https://www.adamslibrary.org/about/employment Teen Specialist @ Harbaugh-Thomas, 40 hours per week, Full Time Benefits available. due 1/8/21 Teen Specialist @ Trone Memorial Library, 34 hours per week, Full Time Benefits available. due 1/15/21 ACLS Marketing Assistant, 20
Gettysburg Connection seeks one or more contract writers for local news stories. Applicants should have an interest in contributing to the the Adams County Community, excellent communication and writing skills, an independent work orientation, and an ability to work on deadline. Compensation is based on experience. For more information, please contact Charles Stangor, publisher,
This morning has dawned clear and sunny bringing perhaps some optimism following yesterday’s images of mayhem and anarchy. Many national and state lawmakers have spoken out against yesterday’s violence. Gettysburg Police Chief Robert Glenny said this morning that he was monitoring the situation but has not scheduled any extra officers. Glenny said the department had
Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 variant, SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7, in Pennsylvania. The confirmed case is in Dauphin County. This variant is the same one that was first discovered in England in December. This individual tested positive after known international exposure. A case investigation and contact tracing
From Girl Scout Leaders to Eighth Grade Dancers to Emergency Room Front-Line Workers, it’s been a full year for our podcasts. Unfortunately, we have now stopped our podcast program.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE NA This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
Thanks to the many people who contributed thoughts of thanks in this holiday season. Those of you who contributed may be interested to know that research has found that expressing gratitude leads to changes in brain activity, releases negative emotions, and creates better mental health. But the benefits of gratitude take time. Like exercise, practicing